Farmers Union slams Holyrood GM Ban
Written by author on August 10, 2015
THE Scottish Government’s decision to ban the growing of GM crops with a general discussion has been slammed by the National Farmers Union of Scotland.
Scott Walker, NFU Scotland Chief Executive commented: “We are disappointed that the Scottish Government has decided that no GM crops should ever be grown in Scotland.
“Other countries are embracing biotechnology where appropriate and we should be open to doing the same here in Scotland.”
He added: “Decisions should be taken on the individual merits of each variety, based on science and determined by whether the variety will deliver overall benefit.
“These crops could have a role in shaping sustainable agriculture at some point and at the same time protecting the environment which we all cherish in Scotland.
“What we want is an open debate that then allows decisions to be taken from an informed positon reflecting current technology.”
